WIP Summer (And Winter) Project Foot Guards at Quatre Bras

[Paul N]

I haven't posted for a while, because I've been busy with name it! and my current modelling project - a 75mm large scale , and large diorama of the 1st Foot Guards at Quatre Bras, 1815.
The figures are mainly by Hawk Miniatures, with mounted figures being conversions of the Charge of The Light Brigade lancers by Mitches Miniatures. I've added in an Elan13 Sargeant Major, an old resin model of a Light Infantry officer by I&E Miniatures and a few conversions of the figures to give some different poses.
PS. If you want to have a go at making the hawk Miniatures' foot figures, which are great, here's a few things to look out for:
- The roll of straps holding the greatcoat is not detailed, I added them out of copper.
- The left arms of the firing position do not meet the hands, I corrected this with re-positioned arms
- There is no string detailed holding the waterbottle tops, I added these with fuse wire
- There is no badge on the cartridge pouches, I added these with Historex headdress badges.

I have a long way to go!
Hopefully the pictures will show some of the work involved so far, and I will post more in the future, as it progresses.

 

[MCPWilk]

Very impressive. The kneeling front rank should have bayonets fixed and the rank behind should not (as modelled).

Mike

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Wow! What an undertaking. This will be great when finished. Following with interest!! Regards Pete

 

[Tannvargur]

That looks great. Will be interesting to follow. The horse with the rider going to ground, from which manufacturer is that one?

Oskar

 

[malc]

Great will be following, will be interesting to see the setting and also how you approach the paint work.

 

[RonW]

Impressive project!!

 

[megroot]

Looking great.
That will keep you quiet for some time

Marc

 

[bucsfan21]

Paul, I commend you on your efforts. Great idea and great use of Hawk figures. I can't wait to see this completed! Thanks for sharing your work

Best of Everything, Terry Martin-Member of the Atlanta Military Figure Society of Atlanta, GA

 

[Paul N]

Thanks for all the encouraging words.
Mike, I've decided not to add the bayonets until I've finished painting - they will be the first thing to get broken with my clumsy hands!
Oskar, both mounted figures are by Mitches Miniatures, or RDG miniatures.
Now to begin tidying up the figures and see if I can change the shape of some of the faces so they don't look like they're all brothers....

 

[elanlane13]

Great project Paul, I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops.

 

[Warren SMITH]

Great work, will certainly keep an eye on this...

 

[zane666]

Lovely work Paul, following with interest.
Zane

 

[harrytheheid]

WOW..!! That is very, very, impressive.

 

[Grod]

Great project Paul.
Gordon

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Excellent work, Paul - the castings you’ve used look very crisp & clean, following with interest to see how they look painted.

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

Great to see you at the bench and with vengeance looking at this ,a very impressive start with the additions and reworking

Like the comment ref "brothers" ..lol

Following with interest

Nap

 

[NeilW]

This will be amazing when finished.

 

[Hawk_Uk]

It has been a long time in the planning Paul but I am glad to see the project progressing. And making full use of your free time now that you have retired .

Will look forward to you bringing it to life with colour and hopefully see it at a show sometime next year!!

 

[Chrisr]

 

[Cannonball]

Super idea Paul and it looks like it’s progressing very nicely. Looking forward to seeing more updates.

Neal